AWBWC

The Allegheny Women’s Biotechnology Workforce Collaborative (AWBWC) is a research based educational intervention designed to support participants with “lifelines” using blended learning as they further their education and enter the biotechnology workforce. This holistic educational approach provides didactic instruction with a focus on individualized learning using technology to foster personal skill development and mentoring from industry professionals.

The AWBWC participants live at 60% below the poverty level and 90% have been victimized. This comparative study is based on a new model and its impact upon achievement. The quantitative data includes participant grade point average (GPA), technology usage, and rate of attrition. The qualitative data includes emails, text messages, focus groups and face-to-face interviews.

Additionally, anecdotal evidence indicates the children of participants have increased self esteem, perform better in school as measured by GPA, and have an increased desire to pursue higher education.

If you are interested in learning more about this effort send me an email to dreamspacepgh@gmail.com with “AWBWC” in the subject line and consider sharing the LOVE.